Before the War
Did the War of 1812 take place before or after the Revolutionary War (the war for independence)?
After the Revolutionary War
True or false?
The British gave the Native Americas weapons so they would help the British fight?
True.
Name part 1 of the British 3 part plan.
Part 1:
Attach the US from Canada and move into New York.
Who won the Battle on Lake Erie?
(hint: This was the first battle that started in Canada)
The United States
True or False?
The War of 1812 was fought between France and The United States?
If false, who was the war between?
False.
The war was between Britain and the United States
True or false?
The British blockaded American ports to try to stop the US from trading.
True
Name the first part of part 2 of the British 2 part plan.
(hint: fire)
Part 2:
Attack America in Washington D.C.
Who won The Battle at Washington DC?
The British
True or False?
When America was just becoming a country, it only traded with France?
If false, who else did America trade with?
False.
America also traded with Britain.
Who else was Britain also at war with during The War of 1812?
France.
(The Napoleonic Wars)
After the British attacked the US in Washington DC, what nearby city and port did they plan to attack?
(hint: The US sank their own ships to try to stop them)
Baltimore, Maryland
Why did the British want to control New Orleans?
They wanted control of the Mississippi River to block the US from trading.
Who declared war in America?
James Madison (the president)
True or false?
The British set fire to the President's House (The White House)?
True
Name part 3 of the British 3 part plan.
Part 3:
Attack the US in New Orleans to gain control of the Mississippi River
Who won The Battle at Chesapeake? This is also known as The Battle of Baltimore or The Battle at Fort McHenry
(hint: star shaped battle fort)
The United States
What was the nickname for the group of people who wanted America to declare War in 1812?
War Hawks
What is it called when the British captured US ships and forced their soldiers to help them fight?
Impressment
(hint: this word will be on your test!)
Who was the US army leader in The Battle at New Orleans?
(hint: he is on the $20 bill)
Andrew Jackson
How is The Star Spangled Banner connected to The War of 1812?
Francis Scott Key watched The Battle at Fort McHenry and was inspired when he saw the US flag being raised in the morning when the US won.